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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,018.28 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,018.28 and 314.06 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,018.28 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,018.28 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,018.28 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 319,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,801.02/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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